Bonito

Bonito Essentials

Bonito is a primary hub for ecotourism in Mato Grosso do Sul, characterized by a karst landscape and high calcium carbonate levels that clarify the local waterways. This selection features the Gruta do Lago Azul, a national monument containing a 90-meter deep subterranean lake. It includes snorkeling sites like Barra da Sucuri and Nascente Azul, where high visibility allows for clear views of aquatic flora and native fish. The list also covers extensive waterfall circuits at Estância Mimosa and Parque das Cachoeiras, showcasing the region's diverse limestone formations.

Blue Lake Cave

A national monument featuring a 90-meter deep subterranean lake with intense blue water and prehistoric fossils of giant sloths and saber-toothed tigers.

Serra da Bodoquena National Park

Serra da Bodoquena National Park is a national park in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Saint Michael Caves

A dry cave system accessed via a suspension bridge through the forest canopy. It features intricate geological formations including stalactites, stalagmites, and travertines.

Parque das Cachoeiras

A guided trail along the Mimoso River featuring seven distinct waterfalls and various natural limestone pools available for swimming.

Parque Ecológico Rio Formoso

An adventure park offering snorkeling, tubing, and zip-lining on the Formoso River, located approximately 7 kilometers from the city center.

Nascente Azul

A snorkeling site at a natural spring where high calcium carbonate levels create exceptionally clear water. The facility includes a beach club and a zip line.

Barra da Sucuri

Located at the meeting point of the Sucuri and Formoso rivers, this site is used for snorkeling trips to observe native fish and underwater vegetation.

Balneário do Sol

A leisure complex on the Formoso River featuring natural swimming pools, waterfalls, zip lines, and opportunities to see macaws and monkeys.

Bonito Aquarium

An educational facility in the town center housing over 60 species of fish from the rivers of the Pantanal and Bonito regions across 32 tanks.

Estância Mimosa

A private reserve offering a 2.8-kilometer trail with nine waterfalls, natural pools, and a small cave, also known for its traditional regional cuisine.